Callaway Lake Fishing in Troup County, Georgia

• Overview

  Callaway Lake is set in Troup County, Georgia. Height above sea level is 719 feet. It covers about 5 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Troup County. Hogansville lies 1.8 miles from the water. The nearest city of size is South Fulton, 34 miles away. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Callaway Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include blackbanded darter, bluegill, chain pickerel, largemouth bass and redbreast sunfish. The records cover the area rather than this water alone. On Callaway Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 79°F, while January sits near 43°F. Winter is the comfortable season here rather than the difficult one. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Callaway Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. The nearest alternative is Clair Lake, 2.4 miles out. For Callaway Lake in particular, ask before you travel.